Gabe Ramirez spent most of his childhood in Immokalee, not venturing too far from his hometown. When it came time for college, though, Gabe headed north… way north. He enrolled at St. John’s University in Minnesota, 1,800 miles from home, and majored in education. However, his long-range plan always included a return to Immokalee so […]
For 46 years, supporters across Southwest Florida and beyond have helped improve access to healthcare for all residents of Collier County, regardless of income, insurance, or background. Healthcare Network, founded in Immokalee in 1977, began caring for migrant farmworkers and underserved populations who had difficulties accessing primary healthcare. Southwest Florida has grown substantially over the […]
When we think of literacy, we typically think of Textual Literacy, i.e., reading and writing. Yet, in today’s competitive marketplace, multiliteracy matters most. Let’s take a look. Textual Literacy At The Immokalee Foundation, Textual Literacy support begins with our Immokalee Readers Program, where elementary students engage in activities to help build language skills, including vocabulary, […]
Does your dog like your contractor? Sounds silly right? Not as much as you might think. While trying to figure out who you will hire to do your renovation project you might just as well pay attention to who your dog likes the most. After all, they are very sensitive to people and tend to […]
Different round brushes should accomplish different results. In my 25 years of styling hair, I have seen people using round brushes, but the wrong way. In fact, I had a guest come into the salon with the brush stuck in her hair. (Removing it can be a challenge even for a seasoned stylist to remove.) […]
The data is ominous. The challenges are daunting. But the devoted dedication and work of our volunteers is invaluable. Let me explain: Children are removed from their parents for reasons of neglect, caregiver drug or alcohol abuse, physical abuse, caregiver inability to cope, inadequate housing, parental incarceration, child behavior, abandonment, sexual abuse and more. Whenever […]
Brooke Shields has modeled on the covers of hundreds of magazines, has maintained a successful career in television and theatre, and is a bestselling author. Despite her accomplishments, Shields wasn’t spared from struggling just like the rest of us at certain times in her life. A tumultuous relationship with her mother and manager, coping with […]
A veteran Naples educator has been named the fifth president of Florida Gulf Coast University. Ayşegül Timur, Ph.D., a native of Turkey, was promoted in May by the FGCU Board of Trustees and confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors in June. Dr. Timur, specializing in economics, came to FGCU in 2019 as vice president […]
Home Base Florida Brings Community Together to Heal the Invisible Wounds of Veterans and Military Families Beyond Veterans Day Veterans Day honors those who chose to defend and protect our great nation. For most military servicemen and women, feelings of pride and accomplishment are as clear, strong and tangible as the fabric of their uniforms […]
Naples City Council has approved The Naples Players’ (TNP)holiday production of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Sponsored by Transcend Capital Advisors, this holiday classic will be performed downtown in Cambier Park for two nights only on December 8 and 9, 2023. It’s Christmas Eve in 1946. An energetic buzz fills the studio […]